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Carpal tunnel syndrome, due to median nerve compression, represents almost all repetitive strain injuries of the wrist

It is caused by repeated flexion/extension movements, tight gripping, pressure on the palm and vibrations (vibrating tools), etc.

1/4 pregnant women are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome. In this case, the trigger is fluid retention, causing the tissues to swell and compress the median nerve(1)

Wrist fractures

130,000 is the number of wrist fractures every year, often due to a fall(2)

Finger injuries

Sport is also one of the biggest causes of injury. For example, 3/4 of all handball injuries affect the fingers

WRIST-THUMB

MODE OF ACTION OF BRACES & SPLINTS

WRIST BRACE/SPLINT

Varying degrees of immobilisation of the carpometacarpal joints. Used mainly for sprains, wrist instabilities, tendinitis of the wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome that has not undergone surgery and during the post-operative phase.

WRIST-THUMB BRACE/SPLINT

Varying degrees of immobilisation of the carpometacarpal joints and the thumb. Used in the event of trauma (sprains and fractures), wrist and thumb instabilities, tendinitis of the wrist and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, basal joint arthritis of the thumb and during the post-operative phase.

THUMB BRACE/SPLINT

Stabilisation of the thumb in the required therapeutic position. Mainly used in basal joint arthritis of the thumb or thumb sprains.

WRIST-FINGER BRACE/SPLINT

Varying degrees of immobilisation of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints. Used in the event of sprains, dislocations, non-displaced fractures or in the post-operative phase.